Legislature(1993 - 1994)
03/26/1993 01:40 PM House FIN
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HB 55 "An Act making appropriations for the operating
and loan program expenses of state government and
to capitalize funds; and providing for an
effective date."
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - AMENDMENTS
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Public Safety, component #494, Fire
prevention Operations (copy on file).
KENNETH E. BISCHOFF, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY explained that the
amendment would provide $45.0 thousand dollars for travel
and the public education program. Representative Parnell
spoke against the amendment.
Representative Parnell OBJECTED to the adoption of the
Governor's amendment for component #494. A roll call vote
was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf
OPPOSED: Therriault, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Larson
Co-Chair MacLean and Representatives Navarre and Hoffman
were not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (3-5).
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Public Safety, component #496, Fire
Service Training (copy on file).
C.E. SWACKHAMMER, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY explained that the amendment would restore $60.0
thousand dollars for fire service training. (copy on file).
Representative Parnell OBJECTED to the adoption of the
Governor's amendment for component #496. A roll call vote
was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre
OPPOSED: Therriault, Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell,
Larson
Co-Chair MacLean and Representative Hoffman were not present
for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (3-6).
Representative Parnell MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's
Amendment for the Department of Public Safety, component
Swackhammer noted that the amendment would cover the cost of
bloodborne pathogens compliance. A roll call vote was taken
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on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Larson
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault
Co-Chair MacLean and Representative Hoffman were not present
for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (4-5).
Representative Parnell requested that the Governor's
amendment for component #799, Detachment, reference #5008 be
held open. The Governor's amendment for component #799,
Detachment, reference #5008 was HELD open.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's amendment for
the Department of Public Safety, component #831, Judicial
Services - Anchorage, reference #5004 (copy on file). Mr.
Bischoff explained that the amendment would change the
funding source from permanent fund dividend receipts to
interagency receipts from the Department of Law. There
being NO OBJECTION, amendment #831, reference #5004 was
adopted.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's amendment for
the Department of Public Safety, component #831, Judicial
Services - Anchorage, reference #5005 (copy on file). Mr.
Bischoff explained that the amendment would authorize
program receipts from Judicial Service's process service
fees. There being NO OBJECTION, amendment #831, reference
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Public Safety, component #522, Contract
Jails (copy on file). Mr. Swackhammer explained that the
amendment would fully fund contracts for FY 94. He noted
that contracts for Bristol Bay and Seward were not signed
prior to the FY 94 proposed budget being drafted.
Representative Hoffman and Co-Chair MacLean spoke in support
of the amendment. Representative Parnell OBJECTED to the
motion to adopt the Governor's Amendment for the Department
of Public Safety, component #522, Contract Jails. A roll
call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre,
MacLean
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Larson
Representative Hanley was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (6-4).
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Representative Parnell MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's
Amendment for the Department of Public Safety, component
explained that the amendment would fund increased Civil Air
Patrol maintenance costs. Representative Hoffman spoke in
support of the amendment. A roll call vote was taken on the
motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre,
MacLean
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Larson
Representative Therriault was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (6-4).
Representative Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's
Amendment for the Department of Public Safety, component
explained that the amendment would pay for support of
increased autopsy services. A roll call vote was taken on
the motion.
IN FAVOR: Hoffman, Grussendorf
OPPOSED: Martin, Navarre, Parnell, Brown, Foster, Hanley,
Larson, MacLean
Representative Therriault was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (2-8).
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Public Safety, component #1190, Alaska
Criminal Records and Identification (copy on file). Mr.
Swackhammer emphasized that a backlog exists in this
component. Members discussed interagency receipt authority.
The amendment would provide $145.9 thousand dollars of which
$58.4 is program receipts and $58.3 is interagency receipts.
Representative Parnell OBJECTED to the motion to adopt the
Governor's Amendment for the Department of Public Safety,
component #1190, Alaska Criminal Records and Identification.
Representative Brown MOVED to AMEND Amendment #1190 to adopt
$58.4 in program receipts and $58.3 in interagency receipts.
Representative Hoffman OBJECTED. He expressed support for
full funding. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to
amend.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Foster, Hanley,
Martin, Parnell, MacLean, Larson
OPPOSED: Hoffman
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Representative Therriault was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (9-1).
There being NO OBJECTION, the amendment as amended was
adopted.
Representative MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT PS-1, $207.5
thousand dollars for Detachment personal services (copy on
file). He explained that rural troopers cannot respond to
certain situations due to a lack of overtime funding. Co-
Chair MacLean noted the lack of rural troopers.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
PS-1.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Foster,
Martin, Parnell, Larson
OPPOSED: Hanley, MacLean
Representative Therriault was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (8-2).
Representative Parnell MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT PS-1B (copy
on file). He explained that the amendment would increase
funding for the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault by $50.0 thousand dollars.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-67, Side 2)
Representative Brown spoke in support of additional funding
for the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
There being NO OBJECTION, Amendment PS-1B was adopted.
Representative Parnell requested that AMENDMENT PS-2 be held
open. Amendment PS-2 was HELD open.
Representative Parnell MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT PS-3 (copy
on file). Amendment PS-3 was by request of Representative
Olberg. The amendment would restore funding of Alaska State
Trooper dispatch services in the Glennallen area.
Representative Parnell noted that failure of the amendment
would result in Glennallen dispatch services being
transferred to Anchorage. A roll call vote was taken on the
motion.
IN FAVOR: Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Parnell, MacLean,
Larson
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Navarre, Therriault, Brown
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
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Representative Navarre requested that AMENDMENT PS-4 be held
open (copy on file). Amendment PS-4 was HELD open.
Representative Brown MOVED to AMEND AMENDMENT PS-5, to
delete $112.0 thousand dollars and insert $50.0 thousand
dollars to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault (copy on file). There being NO OBJECTION, it was so
ordered.
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT PS-5 as
amended. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Hoffman, Grussendorf, Navarre, MacLean
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE PS-A
(copy on file). He explained that the intent language would
request that the Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities and Department of Public Safety negotiate an
agreement to keep the canine scent detection unit in the
Fairbanks area narcotics task force. Representative Parnell
asked that the intent language be held open. Intent
Language PS-A was HELD open.
ALASKA COURT SYSTEM
Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT COURT-1, to add $52.5
thousand dollars for a statewide computer trainer (copy on
file).
ARTHUR SNOWDEN, II, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA COURT
SYSTEM spoke in support of Amendment COURT-1. He stressed
the need to provide training to ensure the efficient use of
the court's computers. Representatives Navarre and
Grussendorf spoke in support of the amendment.
Representative Parnell OBJECTED to the motion to adopt
Amendment COURT-1. He did not feel that the position was
essential. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault, MacLean,
Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
Representative Grussendorf MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT COURT-3
(copy on file). He explained that the amendment would
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restore funding for a court clerk I in Ketchikan, Craig and
Dillingham. Representative Parnell OBJECTED. A roll call
vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
MacLean, Larson
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (3-7).
Representative Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT COURT-2
(copy on file). He explained that the amendment would
delete funding for the Mediation Pilot Project for Trial
Courts and restore funding for a court clerk I in Unalaska,
Fairbanks, Craig and Dillingham; restore court trainer
positions in Ketchikan and Nome; restore equipment in
Fairbanks, Anchorage and Unalaska; and add office space in
Ambler and Galena. A roll call vote was taken on the
motion.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman,
MacLean
OPPOSED: Therriault, Hanley, Larson
Representatives Martin and Navarre were not present for the
vote.
The MOTION PASSED (6-3).
Representative Grussendorf MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT COURT-4
(copy on file). He explained that the amendment would
restore funding needed to add an Internal Auditor, in
response to Legislative Budget and Audit Committee
recommendations. Mr. Snowden clarified that the Alaska
Court System does not currently have an internal auditor. A
roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Hoffman, Grussendorf, MacLean
OPPOSED: Parnell, Hanley, Larson
Representatives Navarre, Therriault, and Martin were not
present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (5-3).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Commerce and Economic Development
component #387, Fisheries Enhancement Tax receipts (copy on
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file).
GUY BELL, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT explained
that the amendment would adjust the estimated tax receipts
to correspond to actual collected receipts.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Commerce and Economic Development
component #393, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI)
(copy on file). Mr. Bell explained that the amendment would
increase the general fund match to equal the amount of the
federal grant ASMI receives for foreign marketing of salmon.
KIM ELTON, DIRECTOR, ALASKA SEAFOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE
clarified that the general fund match was short funded.
There being NO OBJECTION, the Governor's Amendment for the
Department of Commerce and Economic Development component
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Commerce and Economic Development
component #1844, Operations (copy on file).
PAUL FUHS, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT explained that the amendment would fund the cost
of transferring the Division of Gaming to the Department of
Revenue as mandated by EO 82.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-68, Side 1)
There being NO OBJECTION, the Governor's Amendment for the
Department of Commerce and Economic Development component
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT DCED-1 to
delete $5.0 thousand dollars from contractual services (copy
on file). She stated that the amendment would eliminate
distribution of the Weekly Fish Report. Representatives
Foster and Grussendorf spoke against the amendment. A roll
call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment DCED-1.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Brown, Hanley, Martin,
Navarre
OPPOSED: Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, MacLean, Larson
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
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Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT DCED-2 (copy
on file). She explained that the amendment would delete a
requested increment of $177.0 thousand dollars for foreign
trade offices and add $145.0 thousand dollars to the
Department of Law, Fair Business Practices Act and add $32.0
thousand dollars to the Department of Education, Library
Operations for the Alaska State Library. Co-Chair MacLean
OBJECTED.
Commissioner Fuhs spoke against the amendment. He noted
that the Department's foreign trade offices were reduced in
FY 93. Representative Brown maintained that after the
reduction the state would still be spending $1.4 million
dollars for foreign trade offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
DCED-2.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Navarre
OPPOSED: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Foster, Hanley, Martin,
Parnell, Therriault, MacLean, Larson
The MOTION FAILED (2-9).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT DCED-3 (copy
on file). She explained that the amendment would delete an
increment request for 2 new positions and new contractual
and equipment funds for the Alaska Energy Authority; insert
funding for the Department of Environmental Conservation,
Remote Maintenance Worker Program. She noted that the
$300.0 thousand dollars in program receipts which are
proposed for deletion are for microwave communications to
the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project. She asserted that
the communications system would be redundant.
Representative Hanley noted that $126.6 thousand dollars of
the transfer represents CIP receipts. He did not feel it
would be appropriate to transfer the CIP receipts to the
Remote Maintenance Worker Program.
Mr. Bell agreed that CIP receipts should not be transferred.
He noted that the CIP project is designed to allow the
Alaska Energy Authority to assist in the consolidation of
rural utilities. Mr. Bell spoke against the amendment.
Representative Hoffman spoke in support of additional
funding for the Remote Maintenance Worker Program. He noted
the "third world" conditions that exist in rural areas of
the state.
Representative Brown MOVED to AMEND by withdrawing the
$126.6 thousand dollar CIP deletion. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
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Representative Brown MOVED to DIVIDE the question. There
being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. Representative Brown
MOVED to delete $369.8 thousand dollars in program receipts
to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development,
Alaska Energy Authority. A roll call vote was taken on the
motion to adopt Amendment DCED-3A as amended.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Hanley,
Martin
OPPOSED: Foster, Parnell, Therriault, Larson, MacLean
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT Amendment DCED-3B, to
add $126.6 thousand dollars for the Remote Maintenance
Worker Program. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman
OPPOSED: Navarre, Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell,
Therriault, MacLean, Larson
The MOTION FAILED (3-8).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT DCED-4 (copy
on file). She explained that the amendment would eliminate
the increment for "Making the Case" and restore funding to
the Oil and Gas Lease Program and the Information Resource
Management Program in the Department of Natural Resources.
Commissioner Fuhs spoke against the amendment. He
emphasized the need to market Alaska's resources. Co-Chair
MacLean OBJECTED to the motion to adopt Amendment DCED-4.
Co-Chair MacLean noted that "Making the Case" had previously
been cut.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
DCED-4.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Therriault, Brown
OPPOSED: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Martin, Foster, Larson,
MacLean
Representatives Hanley and Parnell were not present for the
vote.
The MOTION FAILED (3-6).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT DCED-5(copy on
file). Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED. Representative Brown
noted that Amendment DCED-5 would eliminate a $80.0 thousand
dollar increment in the Commissioner's office for Oil and
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Gas Promotion and add $52.6 thousand dollars to the
Department of Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
DCED-5.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Therriault, Brown, Grussendorf
OPPOSED: Hoffman, Martin, Parnell, Foster, MacLean, Larson
Representative Hanley was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (4-6).
Representative Parnell MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT DCED-6(copy
on file). He explained that the amendment would restore the
industry contribution to the Alaska Tourism Marketing
Council (ATMC) at 20 percent.
RANDY WELKER, LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR explained, in response to
a question by Representative MacLean, that an audit had been
performed on ATMC by the Legislative Budget and Audit
Committee. He stated that the audit recommended that the
general fund support of ATMC should be phased out. Members
discussed industry contribution.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
DCED-6.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Parnell,
Therriault
OPPOSED: Martin, Foster, Larson, MacLean
Representative Hanley was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (6-4).
Co-Chair Larson HELD open AMENDMENT DCED-7 (copy on file).
Representative Parnell MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT DCED-8 (copy
on file). Amendment DCED-8 was offered by request of
Representative Porter.
JOHN HANSEN, GAMING PROGRAM MANAGER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT explained that the amendment would
add $381.0 thousand dollars for increased compliance of
gaming statutes and regulations. He noted that Division of
Gaming brings in $1.6 million dollars in program receipts
and has a budget of $681.0 thousand dollars. He estimated
that the amendment would result in an additional $275.0
thousand dollars in program receipts being captured.
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Representative Martin noted that the Division of Gaming had
been transferred from the Department of Commerce and
Economic Development, by Executive Order, to the Department
of Revenue. He suggested that the appropriation be made to
the Department of Revenue.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to AMEND Amendment DCED-8 to delete
the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and
insert Department of Revenue. There being NO OBJECTION, it
was so ordered.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
DCED-8 as amended.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Hoffman, Grussendorf, Martin, Navarre,
MacLean
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley, Larson
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
Representative Parnell MOVED to RESCIND the Committee's
action in adopting Amendment DCED-6. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered. Representative Parnell MOVED
to AMEND Amendment DCED-6, to withdraw the deletion of
$172.6 thousand dollars in contractual services. There
being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. A roll call vote was
taken on the motion to adopt Amendment DCED-6 as amended.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Parnell
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Therriault, MacLean,
Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the University of Alaska (copy on file). There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Amendment UA-1 was HELD open (copy on file).
Representative Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT UA-2, $9.5
thousand dollars for personal services at the Bristol Bay
Campus (copy on file). He explained that the amendment
would fund rate increases for the Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS).
MARSHA HUBBARD, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
noted that Amendment UA-4 would fund the PERS increases for
all campuses equally.
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Representative Hoffman WITHDREW AMENDMENT UA-2.
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT UA-3 (copy on
file). The amendment was offered by request of
Representative Davies.
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN DAVIES explained that the amendment
would add library materials at the Fairbanks, Anchorage and
Southeast campuses. He maintained that the Rasmuson library
has been forced to discontinue over 200 trade journals. He
pointed out that the University of Alaska has suffered from
fixed cost increases.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-69, Side 1)
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
UA-3.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault, MacLean,
Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT UA-4, to add
$2.5 million dollars for increased PERS costs.
Representative Davies noted that the PERS rate will increase
by 4 percent for FY 94. Representative Martin maintained
that the University has shortfunded itself. Members
discussed funding of the PERS system. Representative Martin
noted that the University's PERS contribution has been low.
GARY BADER, FORMER DIRECTOR, RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION agreed that the University must
pay increased PERS costs regardless of funding. He
discussed fluctuating employer rates. He clarified that the
University did not set the PERS rate. The rate is
recommended by the actuary and set by the PERS Board.
WENDY REDMAN, VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA clarified
that during the year that the University of Alaska paid low
PERS contributions their TRS contribution was raised. She
emphasized that the rates are not set by the University.
Ms. Redman noted that the Governor's proposed FY 94 budget
included a $5 million dollar unallocated reduction over the
FY 93 base. The Governor approved the regents' request for
$20 million dollars in increments and then assigned a $15
million dollar unallocated reduction. The Board of Regents
must decide how the funding is spent.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
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UA-4.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Hoffman, Grussendorf, Navarre, MacLean
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT UA-5 (copy
on file). Amendment UA-5 was offered by request of
Representative Davies.
Representative Davies explained that the amendment would
partially fund repair and renovation maintenance needs at
$2,666.5 million dollars. Co-Chair MacLean suggested that
the amendment should be included in the capital budget.
Representative Davies stressed that the amendment will fund
an annual cost. Representative Navarre asserted that the
neglect of repairs will result in higher deferred
maintenance costs.
Ms. Hubbard emphasized that the University does not have
funds to cover the cost of annual building repairs and
maintenance. She pointed out that program funding will be
reduced if the University must use existing funds to cover
these costs.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-69, Side 2)
Representative Therriault stated that maintenance needs
should be addressed to prevent the increase of deferred
maintenance needs.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
UA-5.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Therriault
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, MacLean, Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT UA-6 (copy
on file). The amendment was offered by request of
Representative Davies. Representative Davies explained that
the amendment would increase the level of undergraduate
instruction at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Fairbanks
and Southeast campuses. Representative Martin pointed out
that the amendment would add $1.6 million dollars in new
general fund expenditures. A roll call vote was taken on
the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Therriault
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OPPOSED: Hoffman, Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, MacLe
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The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
Representative Martin MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE UA-A1
(copy on file). He explained that the intent language would
direct the University of Alaska to report on ways to
maximize Alaska Science and Technology Foundation research
projects. Co-Chair Larson felt that University research
would be properly funded by Alaska Science and Technology
Foundation Corporation receipts. Ms. Redman pointed out
that the Foundation focuses on applied research. There
being NO OBJECTION, Intent Language UA-A1 was adopted.
Representative Martin MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE UA-A2
(copy on file). He explained that the intent language would
direct the University to report on how instructional costs
at small campuses can be reduced though administrative
reorganization. Representative Foster OBJECTED. A roll
call vote was taken on the motion. Representative Foster
felt that the intent language would encourage the closure of
rural campuses.
IN FAVOR: Martin
OPPOSED: Brown, Navarre, Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell,
Therriault, MacLean, Larson
Representatives Hoffman and Grussendorf were not present for
the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (1-8).
Representative Martin MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE UA-A3
(copy on file). He explained that the intent language would
direct the University to use all revenues from tuition
increases to provide for student's instructional needs.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Martin MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE UA-A4
(copy on file). He explained that the intent language would
direct the University to seek reduced travel costs by
establishing a policy requiring frequent flyer mileage
accumulated while flying during University work hours to be
used for University purposes. Representative Brown
OBJECTED. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Hanley, Martin, Parnell
OPPOSED: Brown, Navarre, Foster, Therriault, MacLean,
Larson
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Representatives Hoffman and Grussendorf were not present for
the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (3-6).
Co-Chair Larson, on behalf of Representative Bunde, MOVED to
ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE UA-B1 (copy on file). He explained
that the intent language would require that faculty hiring
be bi-partite. Ms. Redman noted the majority of faculty are
bi-partite employees. A roll call vote was taken on the
motion.
IN FAVOR: Martin, Parnell, Hanley, Larson
OPPOSED: Therriault, Brown, Foster, MacLean
Representatives Navarre, Grussendorf and Hoffman were not
present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (3-6).
Co-Chair Larson, on behalf of Representative Bunde, MOVED to
ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE UA-B2 (copy on file). He explained
that the intent language would require that the University
establish a separate identity for community college missions
and programs. Ms. Redman discussed the community college
mission and program. A roll call vote was taken on the
motion.
IN FAVOR: Foster
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Brown, Martin, Larson,
MacLean
Representatives Navarre, Grussendorf, Hanley and Hoffman
were not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (1-6).
Co-Chair Larson, on behalf of Representative Bunde, MOVED to
ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE UA-B3 (copy on file). He explained
that the intent language would indicate that the WAMI
program be discontinued. A roll call vote was taken on the
motion.
IN FAVOR: Martin, MacLean, Larson
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Brown, Foster
Representatives Navarre, Grussendorf, Hanley and Hoffman
were not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (3-4).
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HB 55 was HELD in Committee.
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